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Unemployment claim backlog drops despite workplace outbreak
Oregon Employment Department employees continue to whittle away at backlogs of claims and benefit payments despite a COVID-19 ... Read more
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Employment Department computer project back on track
The long-awaited modernization of the Oregon Employment Department’s computer system is back on track. Sort of. The agency ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: Oregon has much to be thankful for
This is the year of “for better or worse.” And despite the human ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic, ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: Oregon’s one-size-fits-all COVID messaging misses the mark
As Gov. Kate Brown announced her latest COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and social gatherings, one of the state’s ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: ‘Keep Oregon politics weird’ edition
Oregon voters have passed a new state motto last week: “Keep Oregon politics weird.” In the past few ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: After election, Oregon remains as divided as ever
The envelope opener in the Clackamas County Elections Office broke on Tuesday, delaying processing of ballots. That was ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: Oregon modeling mail-in election for other states
When the pandemic hit and states started enforcing social distancing and other restrictions, Steve Trout’s phone began ringing ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: ‘The election isn’t Nov. 3. The election is now.’
Election Day no longer exists, at least not as we knew it. Whether because of anxiety, enthusiasm or ... Read more
Opinion
Capital Chatter: Impossible to know how many unemployed Oregonians left by the wayside
How many Oregonians are so frustrated with the state’s unemployment system that they have given up seeking benefits? ... Read more
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Capital Chatter: Oregon politicians leave mark
Jim Weaver and Bob Smith will go down in Oregon history as having served our state in Congress. ... Read more